Trump just decreed that churches are "essential places that provide essential services" and need to be opened immediately. Excerpts:
“The governors need to do the right thing and allow these very important essential places of faith to open right now, for this weekend.”
“If they don’t do it, I will override the governors. . . .”
“If there’s any question, they’re going to have to call me, but they’re not going to be successful in that call."
Trump made no reference to the health risks involved nor to any precautionary measures that should be taken.
Of course, Trump has no authority to override the decisions of governors on this issue. It's ridiculous for him to pretend that he has the power to decide this and that the governors must come to him on bended knee to seek his approval.
“The governors need to do the right thing and allow these very important essential places of faith to open right now, for this weekend.”
“If they don’t do it, I will override the governors. . . .”
“If there’s any question, they’re going to have to call me, but they’re not going to be successful in that call."
Trump made no reference to the health risks involved nor to any precautionary measures that should be taken.
Of course, Trump has no authority to override the decisions of governors on this issue. It's ridiculous for him to pretend that he has the power to decide this and that the governors must come to him on bended knee to seek his approval.